Paul McCartney’s son hints at next generation Beatles band

The son of former Beatle Paul McCartney has said he has discussed the possibility of forming a quartet with the sons of the other band members.

James McCartney (left) has said he would be keen to form a next generation Beatles style band with Dhani Harrison (centre) and Sean Lennon (right) (Picture: PA)

James – who followed in his father’s footsteps earlier this week with a gig at Liverpool’s Cavern Club where the Fab Four made their name – revealed that the idea of a new generation version of the band had been ‘mooted a little bit’ with John Lennon’s son Sean and George Harrison’s son Dhani.

‘I’d be up for it,’ he told the BBC. ‘Sean seemed to be into it, Dhani seemed to be into it. I’d be happy to do it.’

However, he admitted that Ringo Starr’s son Zak Starkey – a rock drummer who has worked with the likes of Oasis and Paul Weller – might not be so keen.

‘I don’t think it’s something that Zak wants to do,’ James said of the 46-year-old, adding that his younger brother Jason might be more keen.

Paul McCartney has worked with James in the past, producing two of his EPs (Picture: AP)

The 34-year-old has worked with his father in the past, playing guitar on albums Flaming Pie and Driving Rain – while Paul has produced two of his EPs.

James added that the pair had an ‘amazing’ working relationship.

‘It can be difficult, it can be tense, like families can get. But beyond that it’s beautiful,’ he said.

‘He’s a genius, he’s beyond genius, and he’s a big inspiration. Very intellectual and obviously amazing at what he does, so it’s great fun. He helps me get in tune with myself and be the best person that I can be.’